§ Mr. Hendersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland, for each of the years 1979–80 to date in respect of council houses in Scotland, what was (a) the average weekly rent charged, estimated or budgeted for, (b) the target average increase in weekly rents sought by the Government and (c) the actual average increase in weekly rent.
§ Mr. Allan StewartThe following table sets out the average standard rents; the average increase, as compared with the previous year, assumed by my right hon. Friend and his predecessor for housing support grant purposes; and the actual increase which local authorities implemented.
1979–80 1980–81 1981–82 1982–83 £ £ £ £ Average standard weekly rent (As at 30 September) 4.92 5.88 7.69 9.02 Assumed average increase 43p 1.40 2.33 2.20 Actual average increase 46p 96p 1.81 1.33